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5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Martin Short Revives ‘Match Game' on ABC — and Sling TV Is the Best Way to Watch Live
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Martin Short is returning to primetime as the host of ABC's newly revived 'Match Game,' premiering Wednesday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The reboot of the classic game show, which has been a staple of television since the 1960s, now features Martin Short as host in a version that blends the original format's campy fun with his own quick wit and signature energy. More from Variety Major League Cricket on Sling TV: How to Watch the 2025 MLC Championship Match Live Online Sling TV in 2025: A Flexible, Budget-Friendly Streaming Option for Cord-Cutters Martin Short to Host 'Match Game' Revival on ABC Each episode will feature four contestants trying to match fill-in-the-blank answers with a rotating panel of six celebrity guests. Two full games are played per hour, culminating in a Super Match round where contestants can win up to $25,000. Like its previous iteration, 'Match Game' leans heavily on celebrity banter and innuendo-laced punchlines, a format tailor-made for Short, who also serves as an executive producer. The series will air weekly on ABC, but the best way for cable-cutters to tune in live is on Sling TV. $25.50 $50.99 50% off STREAM 'MATCH GAME' ON SLING TV Sling's Blue package, which includes local ABC affiliates in select major markets, allows subscribers to watch 'Match Game' as it airs live on the network. Starting at $40 per month, or $55 for the combined Orange + Blue plan, Sling remains one of the most competitively priced live-TV streaming platforms on the market. Plus, their plans are currently half off for the first month, bringing down their Blue plan to only $25.50. In addition to live access, Sling TV includes up to 50 hours of cloud DVR storage, giving subscribers the ability to record and rewatch episodes at their convenience. The service is compatible with nearly every major device — including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, mobile apps, and web browsers — offering maximum flexibility. For fans who like to watch with friends, Sling's Watch Party feature adds another layer of interactivity, letting users co-view in real time with built-in video chat and messaging. ABC also ran the previous version of 'Match Game,' which was hosted by Alec Baldwin. That edition debuted in 2016, and ran for five seasons (and approximately 69 episodes) before being canceled in 2022. The most recent season was shot before the pandemic began, with nine episodes spread out between May 31, 2020, and Oct. 29, 2020, and then the final two on July 21 and July 28, 2021. Stream the reboot of 'Match Game' on Sling TV here. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Elle
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Selena Gomez Wears Little Black Miu Miu Dress With Velvet Bow Detail
THE RUNDOWN On Thursday, Selena Gomez shared some photos from her appearance on Match Game with Cara Delevingne wearing a black Miu Miu dress. The simple satin form-fitting look was topped with a velvet bow that criss-crossed her chest and over her shoulders, creating a racerback effect. In the caption of behind-the-scenes photos, she wrote, 'I realized I didn't post Marty lol HOWEVER thank you for having all of us on MATCH GAME on abc.' Her stylist, Erin Walsh, shared more shots of the full look, including the earrings and ring jewelry from Agapée. The Only Murders in the Building star was wearing her hair down in a sleek lob with a center part and had on a pale pink manicure. For makeup, the star was wearing her own Rare Beauty line with cat eyeliner, brown eyeshadow, and a warm pink lip. Shortly after sharing the new carousel, Gomez posted a shot of herself de-glammed, walking down the street in Los Angeles with her fiancé, Benny Blanco. They were both wearing comfortable hoodies, with Gomez in white and Blanco in bright blue with Hawaiian shorts. The singer had on a pair of black sunglasses and made a face towards the camera. The couple got engaged in December 2024 and have reportedly already sent out invitations to the wedding. In a joint Rolling Stone interview in March, Blanco joked about planning the big event, saying, 'I think every day she's planned a new wedding in her head. We're very much 'take it one day at a time'-type of people. We're still not over this moment. Literally, while you were talking, she was sitting there staring at her ring.' Blanco added, 'It feels like we got engaged yesterday, but also feels like we got engaged 20 years ago. I've known her since she was 18, and so it's like we got all that stuff out of the way. By the time we're dating, it's like, whoa. My biggest regret is that we didn't get to do this earlier, like we waited this long to be together. But I know it was perfect and it was right.'
